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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Explosion OF TOrpedOes ON a
Railroad Track.

PATTERSON, N. j., April "A loud
explosion, almost Immediately followed
by another, last night created o panic.
Some miscreant had placed torpedoes ON
the car tracks and they had exploded
under the passing cars. Fortunately
the force Of the explosion was expended
on the iron trucks of the car, which
were badly shattered. and nobody was
hurt Efforts to find the author of the
outrage were unavailing. This is the
third attempt made recently to blow up
street cars.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Maynard Of the treasury.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Judgs May
nard continues to act as Second Comp
troller of the Treasury, and will not as
sumo his new duties ss Assistant Secre-
tary until Wednesday next. The delay
in making the change is due to May
nard's desire to dispose of certain impor.
tant matters pending in the Second
Comptroller's office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Four Persons Drowned

INGERsoLL, Mont, April 4.-Kine's
mill dam was carried away by the spring
freshet this morning. A house occupied
by four families was swept away by the
flood and wrecked. John Bowman and
his daughter, young man named John
Mclean and child were drowned. A
man named Laird and his daughter ars
missing, -
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The Interstate Com mission.

WASHINGTON, April 4,-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission had this
morning promulgated the following
rules Of proceedings: Applications
made for official action of the Commis-
sion shall be made by petition, which
shall set forth the facts on which they
are founded and be verified by the oath
of applicants or some authorized agent
or attorney"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Tired of Being a King.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-Advices
received to-day by the steamer City of
Peking. from China and Japan, state
that the King of Corea has memorial
lied the Chinese government to relieve
him of his kingly Office and substitute
Governor-Generalship for the king.
dom. It is understood that his majesty
has been moved to this measure by his
inability to control the discordant polit.
ical elements that surround him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
siosson Defeats schaefer.

CHICAGO, April 4.-George Slosson, of
Chicago, defeated Jacob Schaefer, of St.
Louis, at cushion caroms in Central
Music Hall tonight for 500 side.
About seven hundred spectators were
present. The score was, Slosson, 500;
Schaefer, 4S8. Slosson was far behind
in the first half of the game, but for
seventeen consecutive innings Schaefer
scored practically nothing.
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Bad Prospect for MERGED.

MERGED, CAL. April 4.-The contin-
ed dry weather is most discouraging
Farmers from all parts of the county are
of the opinion that their grain crop will
be complete failure.
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Sale of q Ran ch. .

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, April A tract of
over 5000 acres of the Nipomo ranch
was sold Saturday for $l2l, 200. Three
years ago the Dana heirs sold the tract
for 81. S74 per acre.
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KNIGHTS ELECTED,
Preparing for the Fray.

CHICAGO, April 4.--This evening all
of the United Labor ticket peddlers re-
ceived instructions to be at their ward
headquarters by 4:30 o'clock in the
morning, to insure an early start in their
work. The polls do not open until 8
A. M, but there is evident anticipation
that crowds will be present before that
hour. No authoritative expressions Of
what the Republicans expect to accom-.
plish in the way of majorities, can be
had to night. A much heavier total vote
than Grsenhut's, the Socialist, prediction
of 70, 600 is generally expected by them,
and few talk Of less than lead 10. 600
to 20, 900 votes for their whole ticket.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
struck Water.

LAKEPoRT. April 3.-Wambold &
Beach, boring for artesian water, have
obtained it on Carleigh's place in the
north end Of Lakeport, at a depth of
two hundred feet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Mauna Loa Ready to Break Out

SAN Francisco, April 4.-Advices
from Honolulu to-day by the brig Con.
sueloy report that indications of another
volcanic outbreak at Mauna Loa were
seen just before she left, sixteen days
ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Death of John Grant.

New ORLEANS, April 4.-Captain
John Grant, native Of Pennsylvania,
died here to-day, aged 92 years. He
was railroad contractor. and built the
Pontchartrain railroad, the first built in
the State, and ran the first locomotive
over it.
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No Admission to the Cortes.

MADRID, April An consequence OF
the finding of case of gunpowder,
with cartridge and fuse attached. in
the doorway of his bureau, the Presl.
dent of the Cortes has cancelled all
cards of admission to the Parliament
building held by journalists, both for
eign and native.
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voting Bonds for a City Hail.
Only Worth 900.

PORTLAND, Ogn., April 4.-The mur-
der of the old medicine man Tom at an
Indian funeral in Washington Territory
q short time since, has been settled to
the complete satisfaction of the tribe.
Toms son Timmox, who was lately par
doned out of the penitentiary, where he
was sent for helping to murder trapper
named Mulherria some three years ago.
took 500 from Toms murderer as full
satisfaction for the loss of his father.
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A Good Suit.

SAN JOSE, April 4.-Suit was begun
to-day in the name of the city, to de.
clare Chinatown public nuisance.
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Presid ent,s Receut,.r

WASHINGTON, April 4.-The Presi.
dent held his usual afternoon reception
to the public to-day.
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Advancing the Price OF Werk.

CINCINNATI, Arpil 4.-The Typograph.
ical Union. at meeting held yesterday,
decided to advance the price of compo-
sition on morning newspapers to forty.
five cents per 1000 ems, and notified the
newspapers that the new rate would
take effect at 7 o'clock ;this morning.
The proprietors have not taken any
action.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Treachery Afghinanfstan.

LONDON, April 5.-A Lahore paper
announces that the Ameer of Afghanis-
tan is seriously alarmed by the discov.
cry that number of native tribes are
combining against him and has appealed
to the Indian authorities for help and
advice. The Afghans believe that the
country has been secretly sold to the
British, and that the railway to Canda.
har has been sanctioned by the Ameer
to facilitate their advance. The fanati.
cal element of the population is rampant
against the Ameer, who has removed his
treasure to Fyzabad, whittier he will re-
tire himself if he is defeated by his dis
satisfied subjects. Other accounts say
the Ghilzais are restless under the
Ameer's tyranny, and have asked the In
dian authorities to depose him. The
Pioneer asserts that Dufferin. British
Viceroy, received disquieting news from
Afghanistan while at Allahabad re-
Gently.
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Pat I'm jail for Three Years.

MOUNT STERLING. KY. April 4.-J.J.
Corpeilson was arrested yesterday and
plsoed in jail to serve out three years
sentence for having horsewhipped Judge
Reid, who, induced BY 80 public dis
grace, subsequen tly committed suicide.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05

NEW YORK, April 4.-Four thousand
emigrants were started west from Castle
Garden to-day, being the accumulation
of arrivals since Friday.
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COLONIAL CONFERENCE.
Lord Salisbury Defines Eng,
Iand,s Position.

LONDON, April 4.-The Colonial Con.
ference opened at the foreign office to.
day. Lord Salisbury welcomed the del.
egates who, he said, were engaged in
the work of organizing great movement
tow ards imperial federation. The ques.
tion Of active federation was one, per.
daps, more for future discussion than
for the present, the most important
question pressing upon the attention of
the whole empire being, in his opinion,
the common Interest the colonies had
with the Mother Country in the i'm
perial defense. The Premier said he
was opposed to the ambitious
scheme Of making a constitution for the
whole empire. In opposing this, how.
ever, he did not wish to be understood
ga casting any slur upon the aspiration
for an imperial federation, although he
thought the scheme was If hazy and
doubtful character. Still it contained
materials out of which practical results
might be obtained. 1t should be borne
in mind, however, that England was
unable to emulate Germany in her
manner Of conducting the Imperial
affairs. The English government must
be satisfied to allow each por.
tion of the Empire to conduct
its own affairs in its own locality. Two
forms of union existed; ono q military,
the other customs union. He did not
think the customs union among all parts
of the British Empire impossible. A
union for Imperial defense was of COM
mon interest, and the impression pre-.
vailed that the question of defense was
entirely On Imperial matter, because
colonial dangers might result from an
Imperial policy. The speaker admitted
that the extension of the Empire might
require that portions of it might incur
danger. England's policy was. how.
ever, essentially pacific, but the danger
of war arising from the policy of some
other country should induce the colo.
nists to make their defense efficient. The
distance of parts of the Empire were
within the sphere of possible aggression.
Sir Henry Holland, Colonial Secretary,
also addressed the Conference, and
traced the history of the movement to
organize the military and naval defenses
of England and the colonies. He stated
that the existing cable company op.
posed connecting Canada with Australia
by telegraph. Lord Granville expressed
sympathy with the objects of the con.
ference and said he wished it godspeed
in its work. Different delegates then
addressed the meeting on behalf of
their respective government. Right
Hon. Edward Stanhope, Secretary of
War, said he would give heartfe 1t
co. cooperation toward the object
of the conference. Sir Henry
Holland announced that the meet.
ing of the conference to-mor.
row and Wednesday would be private.
and the public meeting then adjourned
until April l4th. The conference ap.
pointed a committee to consult with the
Queen on behalf of all the colonies on
the attainment of the fittieth year of her
reign. The Queen consented to receive
a senarata denu fatiop for each colopu
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-08

that members Of his calling alone
know how to do, a marriage was SOL
emnized between the living and the
dead. Every form was observed.
The countess was sponsor for the
dead body of her boy, and held the
dead hand, the fingers Of which held
the ring, and placed it on the finger
of the bride. The ceremony over the
witnesses departed, and one of the
straugest marriages ever performed
was brought to close. The body of
the dead count was buried with all
due solemnity and the newly made
countess assumed the title, and for a
time the old and new countess lived
happily together, but after time
drifted apart.
Whether the lawyer knew the uu-
canny history of the picture is I'M
known, but he kept it but short
time in his possession. He sent it TO
the Museum of Art.
In close, ill smelling apartment
in a ramshackle house in Mulberry
street may be found an old woman
whose locks are now silvery white.
Seated beside a sewing machine, she
works daily at the making of shirts,
and over the stitch, stitch, stitch she
hides her head from the world that
once recognized her as the old French
countess.
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AFTER rHE WEDDING.

All alone in my room a. last
| wondsr how far they have travelled now
They II be very far when tho night is past,
:, And SO would l-if knew but how.
How calm she was with her salnt-liko face.
Her eyes are violet, mine are blue.
How careless am with M mothers laeel
Her hands are wilmer aud softer, too.
They must never come Back 10 this place
again.
am almo afraid 10 II here SO still;
Wish il would thunder, and tighten, and
rain.
b, no for some one may net he at reat;
ONE one, erhRps, is trOye Ing tC niy hit.
b, 20 that the moon may shine I'M tea1,
And heaven be starry, and oarth sill bright.
1t is only one runner that he's been here
IL has been my home for soyent on years
And seventeen summers of happy bloom
Fall dead tonight in q rain Of tears.
1t is dark, all dark, in tho midnight shades |;
Father In heaven, may have rest2
One hour of rest for this aching heaa2
For this throbhlng heart In my weary
breastY
l loved him more than abe undsrstands;
For him prayed Tor my so Al in truth,
For h. i'm am kneelinE with lifted hands,
To lay at his feet my shaft youth.
l loved, and love, love him still,
More than father, mother, or life;
Ny hopo efhopes was TO bear his name.
My heaven of heavens TO be his wife
His wifei--the nane that angels breathe
The words shall not crimson my check
with shame;
'TwOuld have been my EiOry Mat name 10
wreaths
In the prin sely heart from which Il Rne,
And the kiss l gave to the bride tonight
His bride till lie and light grow dim
Cad only knows how pressed her lire,
That the kiss TO Aer DO given 10 hinl
- Uatdsnei6ed
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BELLIES OF THE BALLET.

Philadelphia Item: 81 always hate
to strike Detroit" the ballet master
said as he mopped his
head with his handkerchief. WHY
Girls there are 80 odd-that is, of
course, those whs come under nay
supervision. It's funny what differ
ence there 10 in towns. New, in
Chicago these people are as bright
as dollar. / wsuld rather
drill a ballet of Chicago girls
than those in any ether city outside
Of Philadelphia. The girls are also
bright in Cincinnati and ST. Louis.
The Indianapolis girls are very, very
bad. They are Louisville maidens, In
Cleveland the girls shipper, and here
in Detroit it's that giggle. The De-
troit giggle drives me wild. Just
ask the Hanlon's ballet master what
the ballet girls of Detroit are re-
markable for. I've told you his an
swer. The prettiest ballet girls are
to be found in Brooklyn, Nice,
plump figures and rosy cheeks
there, Boston is good place
for looks, and Montreal is q gem.
You get clear compilations in st.
Paul and Minneapolis, but poor con-
stitutions. Detroit girls have bad
compilations and are usually OF bad
figure. Perhaps you wonder why
go SO strong on compilations. | will
tell you. In the first place, it is
hard to paint half hundred women
for the ballet. When you get it
done they invariably smirch the col
ors and look like rights. If you al
low them to dress their own faces
they put on the colors too heavy and
have the appearance Of candy statu-
airy early in the holiday season.
Good, strong compilations need little
or no touching up. | can tell Just
how a woman will look in tights by
one glance at her figure. Ii isn't
any particular feature, but the
general appearance and carriage that
indicates the qualifications for my
business. The shoulders should be
round and convex, the bust full and
the back straight. Some people have
theory that a well formed arm certi-
fees to nicely nodded legs. This is
all wrong. The index to the leg is
the ankle. | never saw a poor ankle
and well shaped leg, or vice versa.
We use no fats in these improvised
ballots. That custom has gone cut
long ago. The trouble in making
girl was too great and the returns too
small"
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BISHOP BORGESS. RESIGNS.
III Health and Other Troubles In
duce Him 10 Surrender,

----
DETROIT, May 6.-The Roman Cath.
Ollie community of this city was ;aken
greatly by surprise tod0y by the
wholly unexpected announcement
that Biehop Casper H. Borgess. had Re-
signed his high Office, aad tina. his
resignation had been accepted by the
Pope. 1t was subsequently learned
that it had been submitted elk months
ago and declined, and that ABOUT the
beginning of this year 1t was renewed
with en- urgency that induced the
Holy Father to yield. There is lutte
DOUBT that seriously declining health
lies at tie bottom Of this unexpected
Ection. The bishop has been for some
time visited with attacks of heart die
ease that have lstterly become quite
alarming, although the serious nature
of these attacks has been known to
only verv few of his most intimate
friends, Thee i'll turns, it is very
possible, have 80 weakened his power
OF resistance to other troubles that
have multiplied around him lately
that he has finally determined to cut
Loose from their vexations by this de.
c;si,e step.
B shop Borgess., who ia now 81 years
old, was the third incumbent of the
See Of Detroit. The first was Fred.
erick Rese, who was consecrated in
1888. Six years later he was callsd to
Rome, and for some reason never
CLEARLY made known was not allowed
to return. He died in 1871. The af-
fairs OF the diocese were administe @ 4
by John M odin from 1s41 until lS4S
He was then succeeded by Peter Paul
Lefevre, who reigned until 1859, when
he died, Bishop Borgess. was conse-
Grated April "a, 1870, coming here
from Cincinnati, where he had been
for many years pastor Of st. Philome-
mas Church.
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SENSIBLE FRONT NAMES
FOR BABIES A TENDENCY OF
THE TIMES.
How Ridiculous Pet Names Sound
After the Baby Has Become
n Woman.

CHICAGO, ILL, May 6.-0ver in
the health department at the City
Hall, a day or two ago, the question
OF baby names came up for discuss
ion, and various opinions were ad-
vanced regarding this important
matter. A prominent physician said
that the tendency was entirely in the
direction of good old fashioned En-
glish names at present, and that it
was a tendency that should be en-
couraged. He had just presented
the names of three West Side babies
for registration. One was named
Kate, another William, and the third
Alice.
Now" said he, these are names
that will stand the wear and tear of
life. Katie, or Kittie, or Kate are
babyish enough for PEI names, while
either one of them may be assumed
with equal propriety by a grown
woman. William can be trans
formed into Willie, or Billie, or
Will, for convenience sake, while
the child is small, and William is
a good name for man
to be known by. Alice
What name is prettier, dearer, more
attractive than Alice for child,
maiden or woman2 1t has the ad-
vantage, too, of not being suscepti-
BILE to corruption. You can't make
anything Of Alice but Alice, al
though | have known the name to be
corrupted into Allie. As rule
Alice holds good from infancy to old
age. | am often asked by young
mothers to name their babies. Don't
you knew it is a within which young
mothers take to have the doctors
who attend them name their babies2
1t is, and although unaccountable it
is one which all family physicians
have to encounter. | have named, |
should say, 200 babies whom l have |
assisted into this vale of tears"
On being asked to give list of his |
favorite names for girls he called off |
the following:
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ing TO a young girl named Ellen, for
instance, to have her name butch
cred in this way.
Ellen, says her father, Il want
ysu to practice that new piece oil
music so that you can play it for me
this evening.
Now, Elsie, says the mother,
don't forget what papa tells you.
Say, Nell her little brother
cries, may | try il with your
mo, Rettie dear, the little sis
ter chimes in, don't let him let me.
Ellen practices the music in the
afternoon until young friend calls
upon her aud says:
MY dear, Nellie, come down
town with me. IwaRt you to help
me select some goods TO match this
skirt
Ellen goes down tOw1. On the
way she meets a female acquaintance
who says:
How do ysu do, Helea7
And that evening when her best
you man calls On her be says:
Eileen, NY ewRest own, l have
come to have you seal my fate
you see, said the physician, as he
moved away, the girls father is the
only one of the lot who calls her by
her proper name. 1t must be ter
rible.
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FROM THE PEOPLE
Tho Appeal Again Endorsed.


Sr. DsTHLEHKM, TRNV, May O. 1887.
To tho EDITOR OF tho Appeal
As q citizen who wishes well for the
interest and prosperity for our noble
old Slate, aud as an advocate OF the
temperance principle, wish to thank
you Tor tho course your paper has
taken in regard 10 the fanatical quee.
ton Of prohibition, at d o. peOially for
your oulspoken and Independent an
sWor to the Statn press department OF
lhs W. O. T. U. II o,her Seeding
papers OF the Stale would adopt b. o
brave and independent course Of the
APPEAL. and thereby permit tho peo-
pie 10 learn both 8 dvs OF tho quel-
ion, instead OF the only ono that they
are now bslng taught by tho patG
agents ( prohibition orc ulatinp In
various forms throughout every. coun.y
there would be little cause to fear the
adoption OF measure that means in
justice aud ruin 10 thousands OF good
CltiEsns, the destruction, or rendering
vaiuleps millions OF dollara worth OF
property, double the present rates of
taxation, and very Der Ous injury to
tho general prosperity OF our State.
Hoping that you viii continue to
the end in your jus, and righteous
course, aud wlshtug that your papet
could DO read by every truO citiz.n ol
the Slate, | am you're, very truly,
q, II SLAUGHTER,